Republic of the Philippines

BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Zamora, Bilar, Bohol

Vision: A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world class and virtuous
human resource for sustainable development in Bohol and the country.

Mission: BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the
professional and technological fields; undertake research and development, and extension
services for sustainable development of Bohol and the country.

Goals: 1. Culture of excellence in agriculture, forestry, and natural resources (AFNR).

2. Quality research outputs and cutting-edge technology.
3. Sustainable livelihoods of marginal communities through research –base knowledge
and technologies.
4. Socio-ecologically responsive and profitable AFNR generating enterprises.

Core Values: 1. Search for Excellence (BISU’s commitment to quality education shall be driven and
characterized by excellence in every output and activity it produces/conducts through
interweaving the technical, fundamental and practical knowledge.)
2. Responsiveness to Challenges (As a newfound institution of higher learning, BISU is
faced will all the challenges demanded particularly the continuing depletion of the
national government’s financial support along the BISU’s desire for upgrading its
facilities and human resources. Being intellectually diverse and entrepreneurial, creative
and innovative, BISU shall beat the odds by capitalizing on creative collaborations with
its individual campuses, local government units and other sectors available.)
3. Student Access (Being a state-owned university, BISU is committed to providing public
service, by becoming a university that is open and accessible to all students who merit
entrance. This value is the most important consideration by BISU in its drive to
continuously develop, improve and upgrade its facilities and seek for more funds.)
4. Public Engagement (Expresses BISU’s commitment to search for knowledge-based
solutions to societal and economic problems particularly of Bohol and of the region.
Public engagement is the interpretation of BISU’s commitment to research and
extension by being proactive in introducing changes that will deeply impact on the
improvement of the life of the people.)
5. Good Governance (Alongside the current regime’s objectives of good governance in the
delivery of basic services, BISU shall strive to institutionalize a streamlined, efficient and
effective structure and systems that is supportive of the university’s goals and objectives,
sans bureaucratic practices.)

PROGRAM OUTCOMES :
Common to Forestry
A graduate of BS Forestry should be able to:
Common to all programs in all types of schools
1. Articulate and discuss the latest
developments in the specific field of practice
(PQF level 6 descriptor).
Performance indicators
A graduate of BS Forestry must have :
 Explained coherently any relevant topics in the field of
specialization.
 Identified supervisory and management activities that are
most useful and relevant to educational institutions.

2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing
using both English and Filipino.
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-
disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF
level 6 descriptor).
4. Act in recognition of professional, social,
and ethical responsibility
 Conversed using both English and Filipino inside and
outside the institution.
 Demonstrated flexibility and productivity with people from
different disciplines
 Adjust and adapt in dealing with diverse cultural groups
 Upheld integrity in any academic and non-academic-
related situations
 Assumed responsibility in dealing with learners, peers,
subordinates, parents, and other stakeholders
 Interacted professionally and ethically in any situation
 5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical
and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
Common to the discipline (Agriculture Education: BS Agriculture, BS Fisheries, BS Forestry and Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine)
6. Generate and share knowledge relevant to
specific fields in the study of forestry
7. Formulate and implement and evaluate
forestry development plans and programs
POs Specific to Forestry Program
8. Conduct comprehensive assessment and
accounting of forest ecosystem services and
resources and social processes using
appropriate ICT and related tools and
methods
 of forest ecosystem services and resources.
9. Assess climate change impacts, risks and
vulnerabilities, and to prepare climate
change adaptation, mitigation and disaster
risk reduction plan
10. Formulate, package, implement, and
evaluate forest management-related
research, development and extension
programs, projects and policies
 policies
11. Interpret, assess and formulate forest
related policies and law
 existing forest laws, rules and regulations
12. Use IT and other traditional and modern
tools, approaches and methods in problem
solving, planning, management and other
management activities
Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO 46, s 2012
13. An ability to participate in the generation of
new knowledge or in research and
development projects to support national,
regional and local plans
 Displayed qualities of a patriotic Filipino citizen
 Engaged in traditional cultural events and its various
creative expressions
 Innovated socio-ecologically responsive technologies
 Formulated / produced research proposals
 Conducted forestry-related researches
 Presented research outputs in various fora
 Submitted articles for journal publication
 Prepare sustainable livelihood project proposals
 Designed, carried out and assessed forest land use
plans, watershed management plans, reforestation
plans and agroforestry farm plans
 Conduct extension projects and activities using
participatory approaches
 Identified, measured and valued ecosystem services and
resources using appropriate ICT and related tools and
methods
 Planned and implemented comprehensive assessment
 Developed climate-smart rehabilitation strategies and
technologies
 Crafted, conducted and evaluated the following
proposals/ researches on: forest management,
development and extension programs, projects and
 Conducted case studies relevant to implementation of
 Recommended revisions of some forest policies
 Identified specific forest policies behind implemented
programs and projects
 Used of IT tools in instruction, research, extension and
project implementation
 Utilized softwares in generating prediction models
 Produced various GIS generated maps (land-use,
suitability, topographic, vulnerability and others)
 Demonstrated/executed dexterity in the use of softwares
 Applied cumulative understanding and skills learned from
course works and practical observation to generate new
knowledge through quality research.
 Course Syllabus
Course Component Major Course
Course Code FOR 401
Course Name Agroforestry Systems
Pre-requisite SF 302
Course Credits 3 units
Contact Hours/week 2 hours Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory
Course Description Principles, concepts, application, techniques and practices of agroforestry
systems for local community development.

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1. Described the basic concepts of agroforestry I I I I I
2. Differentiated the various ways of classifying I I I I I
agroforestry systems
3. Compared the different approaches and P P P
methodologies in agroforestry system design
4. Recognized agroforestry as a land –use D D D D D D D
management system for enhancing socio-
economic productivity and ecological stability.
5. Described the importance of soil and water D D D D D
conservation

Legend: I-Introduce P-Practice D-Demonstrate

Methodologies: Lecture/Discussion Brainstorming exercise Demonstration
Project-based learning Quizzes
Case analysis/research study

COURSE OUTLINE
CONTENT/TOPICS Timeframe Remarks
Orientation (Course Syllabus, VMGO, Classroom Policies) Week 1
I. Introduction
a. History of Agroforestry
b. Basic concepts of Agroforestry
c. Principles of Agroforestry Week 2 -3
d. Upland situation in the Philippines
e. Problems and issues in the uplands
f. Laws relevant to Agroforestry
II. Basic Concepts of Agroforestry
a. Definition Week 4
b. Classification of Agroforestry systems
III. Role of Trees in Agroforestry
a. Protective
b. Productive Week 5 - 6
IV. Agroforestry Systems in the Philippines and the Humid
Tropics
a. Indigenous Agroforestry Systems
b. Alley Cropping System Week 7 -10
c. Multistorey systems
d. Live Fences / Boundary planting
e. Windbreak systems
f. Taungya Systems
g. PICOP system
h. Silvipostoral System
i. Forests in Agroforestry Systems
 V. Agroforestry System Design
a. Requirements for a Sustainable Agroforestry System Week 11 - 14
b. Appraisal Methodologies
VI. Soil and Water Conservation Strategies in Agroforestry Week 15 - 18
a. Importance of soil and water conservation
b. Concepts of the Soil erosion process
c. Mechanical/Engineering measures of erosion control
d. Vegetative measures of erosion control
e. Cultural techniques of soil erosion control

Integration of Values: Inquisitiveness, initiative, open-mindedness, self-control, dedication,

conscientiousness, self-worth/esteem, sincerity, optimism, resourcefulness, respect,
interdependence/independence, adaptability, courtesy, flexibility, concern for
others/empathy, honesty, humility, empowerment.

Course Requirements: 1. Active class participation

2. Active involvement in cooperative learning activity
3. Activity Outputs

Suggested Activities

1. Prepared a case study on the Agroforestry systems in Wahig-Inabanga

watershed
Grading System: 1. 60% passing mark/ transmutation of raw scores or cumulative related scores
2. Major Examinations - 30%
3. Major Outcome-based projects - 30%
(product or performance)
4. Class Standing (quizzes, class participation/assignments/ other
outputs/performance ) - 40%
100 %

References
A. Mirza Hasanuzzman. 2010. Lecture Notes in Agroforestry Systems. Department of
Agronomy. Sher-e banal Agricultural University. Sher-e Banla Nagar, Dhaka.
B. Friday et al. 1999. Imperata Grassland Rehabilitation using Agroforestry and Assisted Natural
Regeneration. ICRAF. Southeast Asian Regional Research Programme. Bogor, Indonesia.
C. PCARRD. 2006. The Philippine Recommends for Agroforestry
D. Sourcebook on Agroforestry Technology. 2002. Ecosystems Research and Development
Bureau. DENR
E. Various Agroforestry Journals and Publications
F. Internet Materials.

Prepared by:

JERALYN B. ABADINGO
Asst. Prof. I, Forestry and Environmental Science Department

Checked by: Approved by:

NOEL T. LOMOSBOG, Ph.D. LICINIA S. SANIEL, Ph.D.

Chairperson, FESD Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural

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